Joey Kaufman , Bill Rabinowitz | Buckeye Xtra The start of the early signing period on Wednesday marks the first day in which Ohio State’s football program is able to sign players to letters of intent and solidify a recruiting class for 2021 that is among the highest-ranked in the country. In the pre-dawn hours in Columbus, the Buckeyes announced the signings of 11 of 21 previously committed high school recruits, beginning a drama-free morning. By 11 a.m., all of their commitments were signed, capped by Denzel Burke, a two-way star from Scottsdale, Arizona. Below is a rundown of the prospects who officially joined Ohio State. Jayden Ballard Position: Wide receiver Measurables: 6 feet 2, 175 pounds 247Sports Composite: 4 stars, No. 8 receiver, No. 66 overall High school: Massillon Washington The skinny: Ballard is the first in-state receiver to sign with Ohio State since Jaylen Harris in 2017. Denzel…
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